Character Appeal Xuan - Super soft, absorbing ink consistently and evenly Pronounced "shwen," this paper provides a pristine surface for writing and painting. Handmade in historic, Anhui Province, China, Xuan has stood the test of time as the … [Read more...]
A Conversation with Lindsey Beal
Maybe you have dabbled in alternative printing for photography, maybe you miss the good ole' days of film and a 35mm, or maybe you look back at historical photographs over a century ago, and wonder, 'how did they do it?' Regardless of which of the … [Read more...]
Artist of the Month: Chuck Lathrop
Many moons ago, on a few occasions, we were lucky to have Chuck Lathrop visit Paper Connection. Back then, Chuck Lathrop lived in nearby Massachusetts and was part of the Monotype Guild of New England. Chuck exposed us to his brave approach to … [Read more...]
Mary Fassett: 97 Years Young
What do you picture yourself doing at 97 years old? If you follow Mary Fassett's example you would still create artwork, write, but mostly continue to learn everyday. Earlier this year, I had the privilege to visit Mary Fassett; on my way home from … [Read more...]
A Most Gracious Host
Last month, I visited a very special Japanese calligrapher (書道 shodō artist), who is not actually from Japan. The lovely Rona Conti maintains her studio in Belmont, MA. Rona is gracious, inviting, and informative, besides very talented! It was … [Read more...]